The conference will be held at the
Asilomar Conference Grounds
in Pacific Grove, California. This 107 acre protected
coastal state park is located on the Monterey Peninsula. With miles of trails
that lead you along the beautiful coastline as well as
through the park, it is the perfect environment in which to
learn, share research and meet with colleagues.

All Asilomar rooms have private baths
and complimentary wifi. The Asilomar Conference Center is a
barrier-free access facility, and all persons with
disabilities are encouraged to attend and will be
accommodated.

Housing Fees

All fees listed below are per person.

Room
Type

Fee

Room Type

Fee

Single

$1,210

Triple* SOLD OUT

$662 per person

Double

$785 per
person

Quadruple SOLD OUT

$605 per person

*Please note that the majority of
triple rooms are created by adding a cot to a room with two
single beds.

An
electronic bulletin board
is available to facilitate finding a
roommate. Registrants can post messages regarding what type
of roommate they are looking for (male or female to share a
double, or triple) and the participants will respond directly to the registrant.

The largest configuration of rooms are double
rooms, e.g. two beds. It will be noted on the registration
form when certain room types are no longer available. There
are a limited number of single rooms. Requests for single
rooms will be honored in the order received.

The housing fee is per person
and includes five nights accommodations and
meals beginning with dinner on Tuesday, March 17 through lunch
on Sunday, March 22. The housing fee does not include the
meeting registration fee. You must register for the
conference separately. There will be no refunds for missed
meals or early departures.

Every attempt will be made to honor
your housing request. Due to Asilomar room limitations it
may be necessary to move you to a different rooming
category, in particular if you choose a triple or quad room,
you may be moved to a double room. You will be charged
accordingly.

A number of people will be housed at
hotels located across the street from Asilomar. The cost
will be the same as staying on the Asilomar grounds. For
those assigned to a hotel, an Asilomar meal card will be
given to the attendee when they check in at the Conference
Registration Desk so that they can get their meals in
Crocker Dining Hall.

Housing Cancellations

If you must cancel your housing,
please contact
mahoney@genetics-gsa.org immediately. Individuals who
cancel after February 6, 2015 will not be entitled to a
refund unless a substitution can be made.

Check-in

Check-in begins at 4:00 pm on
Tuesday, March 17 in the Administration Building. Check-out
is at 11:00 am on Sunday, March 22.

Meals

If you plan to attend the conference but will not be staying at Asilomar,
you can purchase a meal plan. The meal plan includes dinner on Tuesday, March 17 through lunch on
Sunday, March 22. The cost is $450.

On Sunday, March 22 box lunches will be available for those who reserve them in advance. Please indicate on the registration if you would like a box lunch instead of eating in the dining hall.

Childcare

Attendess may contact the following
childcare companies to arrange babysitting:
VIP Babysitting
and Care.com.
The conference does not provide babysitting services.

Accessibility

In cooperation with California State
Parks, Asilomar has initiated a very important plan to
improve access to their facility in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The project will be
completed in stages and systematically progress around the
property. This is an exciting project that will allow
appropriate access throughout the property and to the coast.
Details regarding
accessiblity can be found on the Asilomar website.

Travel/Ground Transportation

Monterey is the closest commercial airport to
Asilomar. Taxis cost approximately $30. The airport is about
25 minutes from Asilomar. Ground transportation options
include:

Driving Directions

From San Francisco / San Jose
Asilomar is approximately 120 miles south of downtown San
Francisco (about 105 miles from San Francisco International
Airport) and about 75 miles south of San Jose. Take 101
south to 156 West. Take 156 West to Highway 1 South, through
Monterey to the Pebble Beach / Pacific Grove exit, turn
right on Holman Highway / 68 West. Stay on Highway 68
West/Holman Highway for 3.5 miles until it becomes a city
street called Forest Avenue. Continue on Forest Avenue for
about 1 mile and make a left turn onto Sinex Avenue. In just
under 1 mile, Sinex Avenue ends right at the front gates to
Asilomar.

From Los Angeles
Asilomar is approximately 325 miles from downtown Los
Angeles (about 310 miles from LAX). Take 101 North though
Salinas to 156 West. Take 156 West to Highway 1 South,
through Monterey to the Pebble Beach / Pacific Grove exit,
and Highway 68 West. For about 3-1/2 miles you will then be
on a portion of Highway 68 West that is also called the
Holman Highway. Stay on Highway 68 West/Holman Highway until
it becomes a city street called Forest Avenue. Continue on
Forest Avenue for about 1 mile and make a left turn onto
Sinex Avenue. In just under 1 mile, Sinex Avenue ends right
at the front gates to Asilomar.

From Salinas
Take Highway 68 West to Highway 1 South to Highway 68 West
to Pacific Grove. Just past the Monterey Peninsula Airport,
Highway 68 West overlaps Highway 1 for about 5 or 6 miles.
Stay on Highway 68 West/Highway 1 and take the Pacific Grove
exit. For about 3-1/2 miles you will then be on a portion of
Highway 68 West that is also called the Holman Highway. Stay
on Highway 68 West/Holman Highway until it becomes a city
street called Forest Avenue. Continue on Forest Avenue for
about 1 mile and make a left turn onto Sinex Avenue. In just
under 1 mile, Sinex Avenue ends right at the front gates to
Asilomar.

Phone, Packages and Parking

To enhance the retreat like atmosphere, there are no phones in the rooms. The address and phone
number is Asilomar Conference Center, Attendee Name, c/o
Fungal Genetics Meeting, PO Box 537, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, Phone: (831) 372-8016, Fax: (831) 372-7227.
Complimentary parking is available for those staying at Asilomar.

Roommate Bulletin Board

An
electronic bulletin board
is available to facilitate finding a
roommate. Registrants can post messages regarding what type
of roommate they are looking for (male or female to share a
double, or triple) and the participants will respond directly to the registrant.

If an attendee would like to bring a guest, they guest must fill in a registration/housing reservation form and indicate their roommate on the form. Please be sure that both people indicate each other as roommates. The guest does not need to pay a meeting registration fee if they are not attending the meeting.

City Information

Visit the
Asilomar website for information on what to do while
you’re in Pacific Grove, CA.

Weather

The weather is brisk (50-65◦ F) with
a possibility of rain. Bring warm clothing and a raincoat.

Visa & Passport Information

Meeting attendees are advised to apply for a visa as
early as possible (at least six months before visa is needed). Registration refunds will not be issued for denied visas.
Applications for visas are sent to the U.S. Department
of State for a security review. For further information, visit the
US Department of State. Please
check with your local U.S. consulate or embassy to find
out the earliest that you may apply for a visa.

Visitors traveling to the United States from all countries (including the visa waiver countries) are required to register personal details online at least three (3) days in advance of travel. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), is a free, automated system used to determine the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States. It collects the same information as the paper I-94W form you usually complete enroute to the United States. ESTA applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel. An ESTA authorization generally will be valid for up to two years. DHS recommends that travelers submit an ESTA application as soon as they begin travel plans.

VISAS

To assist you with the Visa application process:

Apply for a visa at least six (6) months in advance. For countries that are on the State Sponsors of Terrorism List, the Department
of State suggests applying for a visa six (6) to eight (8) months in advance.

Provide your entire trip itinerary, including travel to any countries other than the United States, at the time of visa application.

If completion of travel plans is contingent upon early approval of the visa application, specify this at the time of the application.

Provide proof of scientific status. For example, proof that you submitted an abstract for the meeting. Do not wait until you receive notification that your abstract has been accepted before applying for a visa. It is very rare that an abstract is denied. If your abstract followed the rules and guidelines, it will be programmed.

Provide meeting website and a copy of your letter of invitation.

Provide evidence that you are intending to return to your country of residence. This includes such things as:

family ties in current country of residence

property ownership

bank account

an employment contract or statement from employer showing that position will continue after the dates of the meeting

Requirements vary by passport-issuing country and citizenship (not merely residency).

NOTE: Some consulates may have backlogs in scheduling visa interviews so applicants should first contact the consulate to determine what
wait times for interviews are.

VISA Problems

For applications that have not been approved 30 days after the interview you should complete an online questionnaire.
You will be asked to name the meeting (28th Fungal
Genetics Conference) and explain the purpose of your
visit.

Visa Waiver Program (VWP):The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables nationals of 36 participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business (visitor [B] visa purposes only) for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.